Perspectives Of Two Birds — The bird in the cage looked out towards the sun-kissed horizon, the meandering cacophony of the free bird from the forest pinched his ears, yes, they were friends. Come with me to the forest, the forest bird said, why my friend, why not enjoy the quiet enclosure, said the caged bird…

What Was It? — The sights and sounds surrounding your sensory nerves as you traverse into a Durga Pujo* mandap* can easily flabbergast you. So many things that go on simultaneously, and as you make your way through the happy cacophony, the cheerful hullabaloo of people, their smiles, the thread of energy that each…

Who Could Have Read It? — I found an old book, years old, probably, probably lying on the cobweb-infested dusty shelf, of a similar old second-hand book shop, its tattered pages, yellow and crumpled, relayed memories, memories of those fingers that caressed through them, those small handwritten notes perfectly brought forward, the little intricate thoughts which carved their way, from the pages to…

Was I Doing Good? — So, here I was focussing and concentrating with all my might, into my yoga sessions every day, and if I may be specific, it was the chakrasana, trying hard to stay in position for a longer time, as the sweat drops accumulated on my forehead, while some meandered into my eyes and face, I had to…

A Cloud Speaks — I float, and float through the listless sky twinkling with darkness, a juxtaposition of varied thoughts caressing my mind, I look down on the earth, and see a variety of spectacles, teeming with people moving, vehicles,sepia-tinted streetlights, a momentary dog looking towards me, a flock of birds flying near me, and a poet, a…

A New Being — It was a chance discovery, I noticed this new furry friend in front of our house when I was closing down the windows because of the rain, I thought it was probably a temporary guest, and shall find its way back after the rain subsides. I was mistaken, I can…